Buccaneers are back to .500 and in position to control their playoff hopes down the stretch
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Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Anthony Nelson - Impresses with larger roleNelson recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.
ImpactThe Iowa product started opposite Yaya Diaby in Week 13, filling in for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) and logging a season-high 53 defensive snaps. Nelson came just short of bringing down Bryce Young several times, recording three QB hits without a sack. He's now tallied 31 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through Tampa Bay's first 12 games this season. Nelson's role could on the Bucs' defense could continue to expand if he maintains his performance from Sunday.
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Yaya Diaby - Season high in tackles SundayDiaby recorded six total tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.
ImpactDiaby impressed rushing the passer in Sunday's overtime win, as he logged three QB hits on Bryce Young despite not recording a sack. The second-year outside linebacker from Louisville has now accumulated 37 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the Buccaneers' first 12 games this season. He's expected to continue starting opposite Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) as part of the Bucs' top edge-rushing duo as the season progresses.
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Lavonte David - Leading tackler in winDavid recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.
ImpactDavid served as Tampa Bay's leading tackler in Sunday's overtime win, having now recorded eight total tackles in four of his last five games. The veteran linebacker has continued to produce at a high level in his 13th season in the NFL, tallying 85 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defended through the Buccaneers' first 12 games. David is expected to remain Tampa Bay's top tackler in a Week 14 matchup against the Raiders, working as the team's primary defensive leader.
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Trevin Wallace - Logs first career sack SundayWallace recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactWallace was one of four Panthers defenders to record a sack in the Week 13 loss, bringing down Baker Mayfield for an eight-yard loss in overtime that led to a missed 55-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin. The 2024 third-round pick was thrust into a starting role after Shaq Thompson tore his Achilles in Week 4, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles in eight games since. Wallace is expected to remain one of the Panthers' top defensive playmakers in a Week 14 matchup against the Eagles.
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Jordan Fuller - Solid outing in lossFuller recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactThe first-year Panther tied Chau Smith-Wade as Carolina's second-leading tackler in Sunday's overtime loss, trailing Josey Jewell's 10-stop performance. Woods has performed well since returning from injury, recording 19 total tackles, one pass defended and one forced fumble over the Panthers' last three games. He's expected to continue starting alongside Xavier Woods as part of Carolina's top safety duo in Week 14, when the Panthers travel to Philadelphia.
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Chau Smith-Wade - Nabs first career interceptionSmith-Wade recorded eight total tackles (six solo) and one interception in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactSmith-Wade appeared to have lost his starting spot on Carolina's defense after playing strictly on special teams in the Panthers' two games prior to Week 13. However, the rookie cornerback from Washington State played 47 defensive snaps and delivered the best performance of his pro career in Sunday's loss, picking off Baker Mayfield in the second quarter and tying Jordan Fuller for the second-most tackles on the Panthers' defense. The 22-year-old is likely to retain his role as a starter after Sunday's performance, serving as the the team's top slot cornerback.
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